Buckshot—finest often known as one-half of Black Moon and a member of Boot Camp Clik—is talking out following a brutal assault that left him hospitalized.
In an announcement obtained by AllHipHop, the proud 49-year-old Brooklyn native acknowledged the seriousnesses of the incident and defined it needed to do with some property he owns within the Flatbush neighborhood.
“To all my associates, followers, and supporters—thanks for reaching out throughout this troublesome time,” he started. “Not too long ago, I used to be the sufferer of a violent assault involving a number of people armed with weapons, together with handguns. This assault stems from ongoing disputes over my property, the place I’m the rightful proprietor however have confronted points with unauthorized occupants who escalated the scenario to violence.”
Buckshot additionally expressed his deep disappointment over the assault going down in his hometown. He continued, “As somebody who’s been an entertainer and a part of this neighborhood for over 30 years, I’m deeply disturbed that such an incident might occur in New York—a metropolis I really like and name residence. Violence like this has no place right here, and I’m calling on everybody to come back collectively to make New York safer and higher for all of us.”
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Buckshot concluded his assertion with not solely one other call-to-action but additionally a promise to carry the suspects accountable.
“I’m at the moment recovering from my accidents and am working intently with my authorized staff and regulation enforcement to make sure this matter is dealt with correctly,” he mentioned. “We’re dedicated to seeing justice served, and I ask in your endurance and help because the authorized course of unfolds. Once more, thanks for all of the properly needs. Let’s put an finish to violence and assist rebuild a stronger, safer New York.”
The violent assault came about on Thursday (October 31) and somebody determined to movie it moderately than assist. A graphic video of Buckshot circulated on social media following the beating through which he’s bloodied and bruised. He was finally taken to a neighborhood hospital.
An outpouring of help began making its manner towards Buckshot within the aftermath of the assult, with a lot of his friends hoping for a speedy restoration.